Staff Accountant I

The Staff Accountant works under direct supervision and follows standards procedures as it relates to analyzing and auditing data from various financial applications that are used to create financial reports. The information must be validated for accuracy and timeliness to ensure dependable information is provided to management and is in compliance with GAAP and internal control policies are observed.

Review and validate the Society’s accounts receivable information to confirm accuracy prior to interfacing into the general ledger and reconciling any differences by making appropriate corrections: Interfacing and reconciling all links to the general ledger. Verify census to the interface and verify per diem reports. Verify and process bad debts and other adjustments to resident ledgers by analyzing documentation for accuracy. Review and verify the accuracy of miscellaneous cash entries. Analyze accounts payable activity for accuracy and timeliness of information to the correct accounting period. Research and resolve issues timely: Verify all checks have been processed, system generated, manually written and wires. Review amounts and coding for accuracy. Analyze costs as to whether the account should be capitalized, expensed, prepaid Analyze employee relations transactions to determine if there is a taxable event to an employee. Review manual payables to determine if expenses are missing or duplicated. Analyze and perform monthly an analytical review of appropriate balance sheet accounts and accuracy of financial reports prior to releasing reports to centers/campuses and management: Balance accounts to the general ledger Verify reports for per diem differences. Verify reports to budget for differences. Reconcile differences by deciding appropriate action. Ensure Resident Trust Accounts are properly accounted for to meet state and federal requirements for resident funds by reconciling the accounts and verifying funds have been deposited correctly and timely. Complete all bank reconciliations for assigned centers to verify accuracy of cash management and compliance of internal control procedures: checks being processed; wire transfers recorded; verify all deposit information has been recorded accurately; and research any reconciling issues and resolve in a timely manner. Reconcile gift accounts to verify all coding is compliant with fund accounting rules and the appropriate deposits are made. Discrepancies must be researched and resolved to ensure compliance with IRS gift guidelines: Verify gift coding matches any donor restrictions. Verify gift receipts are completed and distributed correctly. Reconcile fund balances to verify all appropriate deposits and/or withdrawals have been made. Review, process and reconcile one or more of the following applications for those specific assigned centers: Affordable Housing accounts receivable activity for accuracy. Home and Community Based Services accounts receivable activity for accuracy. Entry fee software, update to ensure proper accounting to amortize entry fees and to verify correct refunds have been issued.

Qualifications

4 year degree preferred, or Associate degree in accounting or business with 3-5 years related experience.

Ability to identify problems, assess the issue to determine the root cause and create an action plan for resolution. Ability to communicate concisely. Ability to meet strict timelines and commitments. Ability to interpret and implement Society policies and procedures. Ability to create positive relationships with center business office staff and other National Campus staff. Ability to learn and work in a variety of computer softwares and applications.

Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles. Understanding of how financial application works and relates to one another. Word, Excel and computer basics.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or other protected status.